Intel Core i5-11600K vs Intel Core i5-3470
48Single-core20
39.1Multi-core22
39.8Gamingspec-based21.9
18 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-3470
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-11600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42 to 21.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+28) and multi-core (+17). Intel Core i5-3470 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K
- Stronger single-core score: 48 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 39 vs 22
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 296% higher PassMark: 19,800 vs 5,000
- 270% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 11,100 vs 3,000
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-3470
- 38% lower Base TDP: 77 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $184 vs $262
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2012 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1155 |
| Process | 14 nm+36% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 77 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 251 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+200% | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+22% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+36% | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+100% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel HD Graphics 2500 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-11600K | Intel Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,870+97%Bottom 47% | 950Bottom 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100+184%Bottom 38% | 2,500Bottom 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,500+81%Bottom 45% | 830Bottom 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,100+270%Bottom 42% | 3,000Bottom 2% |
| PassMark | 19,800+296%Bottom 36% | 5,000Bottom 3% |
Related comparisons
Intel Core i5-11600Kvs AMD Ryzen 5 3600VSIntel Core i5-11600Kvs Intel Core i3-13100FVSIntel Core i5-11600Kvs Intel Core i9-9900KVSIntel Core i5-11600Kvs AMD Ryzen 5 3600XVSIntel Core i5-3470vs AMD Ryzen 3 1200VSIntel Core i5-3470vs Intel Core i5-4590VSIntel Core i5-3470vs Intel Core i3-3220VSIntel Core i5-3470vs Intel Core i3-2120VS